The Sony DSC-H50 features Smile Shutter technology to capture the smiles the moment they happen (*5), as well as Face Detection technology to optimize flash, focus, exposure and white for up to eight faces. Capture detailed images with 9.1 megapixel resolution, and get in close to the action with the 15x optical zoom lens.

Advanced Sports Shooting mode : Advance Sports Shooting mode is ideal for shooting fast-moving subjects. Just choose Advanced Sports Shooting mode with the mode dial. The camera will then automatically use Auto Focus to analyze subject motion and predict the next move while the shutter button is halfway pressed. A high shutter speed (up to 1/4000 sec.) helps ensure you capture the moment clearly even if the subject is moving at high speed.

9.1 MP Super HAD CCD : More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The advanced Sony Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Carl Zeiss 15x Optical Zoom Lens : 15x optical zoom ( 31-465mm -35mm equiv._) provides a superb ability to bring long-distance subjects up close – a significant advantage for situations where you can’t be near the action, such as sporting events or wildlife photography.

15 MB (*7.) Internal Memory : Even if you forget your flash memory card, you can get the shot because 15 MB internal memory lets you capture a limited number of shots with in-camera convenience, then easily transfer your shots to a PC or optional Memory Stick Duo™ media.

16:9 High-Resolution Mode : In addition to the standard 2-megapixel size, the convenient 16:9 aspect ratio shooting mode for HDTV3 display can now be shot in 6-megapixels, making it possible to obtain beautiful, high-definition prints with the same aspect ratio as HDTV.

Bracket Shooting Mode : In addition to standard exposure bracketing (±0.3EV/±0.7EV/±1.0EV), Bracket Shooting mode now includes settings for white balance and colour modes. This function records three images with one shot, each with a different white balance or color mode applied, making it easy to capture the ambience and feeling of the original scene.

Burst Mode : You can fire off 100 shots automatically at .64-second intervals (at any resolution: VGA to full resolution mode) -- a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks.